Effects of AEO-MRA on the Performance of Exporters and Importers in Korea
- Authors
- Kim, Chang-Bong; Chung, Il-Sok; Joo, Hye-Young
- Issue Date
- May-2019
- Publisher
- 한국무역학회
- Keywords
- AEO-MRA; Export and Import Companies; Logistics Cooperation; Logistics Performance; Operational Performance
- Citation
- Journal of Korea Trade, v.23, no.3, pp 52 - 67
- Pages
- 16
- Journal Title
- Journal of Korea Trade
- Volume
- 23
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 52
- End Page
- 67
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/44812
- DOI
- 10.35611/jkt.2019.23.3.52
- ISSN
- 1229-828X
1229-828X
- Abstract
- Purpose -This study analyzes the effect of the authorized economic operator-mutual recognition arrangement (AEO-MRA) on the performance of Korean exporters and importers. The effect of the import-export companies' characteristics, such as annual sales, the number of foreign markets, and overseas experience, on the AEO-MRA is deduced; the relationship between this effect and firm performance is analyzed. Design/ methodology -An empirical research model was constructed and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The effect of AEO-MRA on logistics and operational performance was derived from the aforementioned characteristics as leading factors of the AEO-MRA. The regulatory influence of cooperation with logistics companies was analyzed in the AEO-MRA effect on logistics performance. Thus, 172 valid samples were obtained from import-export companies certified by the AEO-MRA. Findings -Among the aforementioned characteristics, only "annual sales" has a positive effect on the AEO-MRA, whose effect enhances logistics and operational performances. The AEO-MRA effect did not directly affect operational performance. Owing to the adjustment effect analysis, the AEO-MRA effect and logistics performance relationship is strengthened if the cooperative relationship with the logistics company is higher than a certain level. If this cooperation falls below a certain level, the AEOMRA effect on logistics performance reduces. Thus, logistics cooperation is an important factor in the AEO-MRA effect and logistics performance relationship. Originality/ value -Hinging on the resource-based theory and relational viewpoint, an empirical model that explains the relationship between the AEO-MRA effect and firm performance is established.
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